Why Does the Corpse Flower Smell Like Rotting Flesh? Dartmouth Scientists Solve Mystery
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Dartmouth scientists sniff out the genes — and identify a new chemical compound — that drive titus arum’s pungent odor. The unusual odor of the titan arum, commonly called the corpse flower because its scent is reminiscent of rotting flesh, draws crowds of curious visitors to greenhouses around the world during its rare blooms. What […]